maledict

1 of 2

adjective

mal·e·dict ˌma-lə-ˈdikt

archaic

: accursed

maledict

2 of 2

maledicted; maledicting; maledicts

: curse, execrate

Verb a fiery televangelist who was notorious for maledicting liberals and their ilk on a weekly basis

Etymology

Adjective

Late Latin maledictus, past participle of maledicere

First Known Use

Adjective

1867, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1623, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of maledict was in 1623

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Style

“Maledict.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maledict. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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